The Buddy Rich Big Band - Big Swing Face

Styles: Jazz, Big Band
Year: 1967
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 69:47
Size: 162,7 MB
Art: Front

(3:43)  1. Norwegian Wood
(5:34)  2. Big Swing Face
(2:44)  3. Monitor Theme
(3:16)  4. Wack Wack
(4:51)  5. Love For Sale
(2:52)  6. Mexicali Nose
(4:16)  7. Willowcrest
(5:40)  8. The Beat Goes On
(5:06)  9. Bugle Call Rag
(2:38) 10. Standing Up In A Hammock
(2:58) 11. Chicago
(2:33) 12. Lament For Lester
(3:44) 13. Machine
(4:44) 14. Silver Threads Among The Blues
(4:40) 15. New Blues
(3:28) 16. Old Timey
(4:07) 17. Loose
(2:43) 18. Apples (aka 'Gino')

Big Swing Face not only reissues the second recording by Buddy Rich & His Big Band but doubles the program with nine previously unissued performances from the same engagement at the Chez Club in Hollywood. Rich's orchestra was in its early prime, displaying a very impressive ensemble sound, charts by Bill Holman, Shorty Rogers, Bob Florence, Bill Potts and others, and such soloists as altoist Ernie Watts (a newcomer), trumpeter Bobby Shew, Jay Corre on tenor and the remarkable drummer/leader. Even with the presence of "Norwegian Wood" and "The Beat Goes On" (the latter features Rich's teenage daughter Cathe on a vocal), this is very much a swinging set. Rich has some outstanding solos and lots of drum breaks but does not hog the spotlight; he was justifiably proud of his band. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/big-swing-face-mw0000648562

Buddy Rich Big Band: Buddy Rich (drums); Quinn Davis (alto sax); Ernie Watts (alto sax, flute); Jay Corre, Robert Keller (tenor sax, flute); Marty Flax (baritone sax), Bobby Shew, Yoshito Murakami, Charles Findley, John Scottile (trumpet); Jim Trimble, Ron Meyers (trombone); Bill Wimberly (bass trombone); Ray Starling (piano); Richard Resnicoff (guitar); James Gannon (bass). Reissue producers: Bob Belden, Dean Pratt. Personnel: Buddy Rich (drums); Richie Resnicoff (guitar); Ernie Watts (flute, alto saxophone); Robert Keller , Jay Corre, Bob Keller (flute, tenor saxophone); Quinn Davis (alto saxophone); Marty Flax (baritone saxophone); Chuck Findley, John Scottile, Yoshito Murakami, Bobby Shew (trumpet); James Trimble (trombone); Bill Wimberly (bass trombone); Ray Starling (piano); Cathy Rich (vocals).

Big Swing Face

---